Casual - Band 3A + 25% - $40.97 per hour + Super
- Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
- Award winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join the Yarra Leisure Aquatic Programs team as Swim Instructors. The role of Swim Instructor will allow you to contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of aquatic programs within the City of Yarra’s Leisure Services Branch, including learn to swim, water safety and other specialty aquatic-based programs.
We have two core programs - School Swimming Programs from 9:30am-3:00pm, and our Yarra Leisure Learn to Swim program which runs from 9:30am-12:30pm and 3:30pm-7:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am-2:00pm on Weekends. As such, we are seeking staff with a range of availability during these times.
The industry is seeing unprecedented demand for swimming lessons and our program continues to grow over time in response to our ever-growing community.
Benefits of working at Yarra Leisure:
- Free Staff Membership and access to facilities
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Industry best practice training and development program
- Being part of a diverse and energetic team living the Yarra Values of Accountability, Respect and Courage
- Working in the vibrant City of Yarra with the ability to work at three sites including Collingwood Leisure Centre, Fitzroy Swimming Pool, Richmond Recreation Centre
Applicants must hold a current Teacher of Swimming and Water Certificate from a Registered Provider and CPR qualification (or have commenced the process of obtaining these qualifications.)
The successful candidate will:
- Provide efficient and effective instruction to Yarra Leisure Aquatic Program participants.
- Establish good communication with all Yarra Leisure patrons, participants and Yarra Leisure staff.
- Perform all work processes in accordance with the Yarra Leisure Aquatic Programs and all Yarra Leisure policies and procedures.
*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.
